Lagos-Ibadan train
29 Sep
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to investigate allegations of ticket racketeering on the Abuja-Kaduna train service (AKTS). In a statement released on Saturday, the corporation's deputy director of public relations, Yakub Mahmood, said that some officials have been exploiting the challenges passengers face with the online booking platform to engage in illicit…
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The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has said that quality service delivery is core to the achievement of its mandate of implementing the public enterprise reform programmes of the government. The Director General of the Bureau, Mr. Ayodeji Gbeleyi, stated this at the BPE Servicom Day symposium in Abuja. He said the title of the…
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The former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has warned that the current economic hardship in Nigeria could lead to social unrest. Oshiomhole gave this warning while speaking at a recent Distinguished Personality Lecture hosted by the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) in Abuja. Speaking on the topic, “National Minimum…
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Nollywood actor Charles Olúmọ, popularly known as Agbako, has passed away at the age of 101. The news was confirmed by Bolaji Amusan, the president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), on Instagram. “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO," Amusan wrote. He added…
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In response to recent concerns over a perceived tightness in the petroleum supply market, the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has assured the public and stakeholders that the nation’s fuel reserves remain stable. MEMAN confirmed in a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Clement Isong, on Wednesday that it has significant…
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has crowned Oba Samuel Oluwashola Adesanmi Daramola (Ujadiminegha Amuludero I) as the 20th Olupele of Ipele in Owo East Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor (Office of the Deputy Governor), John Paul Akinduro, in a statement on Thursday said Aiyedatiwa charged the new Olupele of…
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In a commitment to ensure seamless governance and continuity, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has dedicated herself to collaborating effectively with her predecessor, Mrs. Lola Ade-John. Musawa made this known at the formal handover ceremony held in her office in Abuja. She commended Mrs. Ade-John's…
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Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Attahiru Jega, has cautioned the Nigerian government against blindly following the advice of 'Bretton Woods institutions,' particularly the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF). Jega gave this advice on Wednesday while speaking at the Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria's (CIoD) 2024 Annual Directors' Conference. He argued…
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TotalEnergies Nigeria has opened the TotalEnergies OML 58 Scholarship, which offers financial support to Nigerian students from specific host communities to pursue higher education with financial support. The scholarship, which covers full tuition and living allowances, aims to assist students in pursuing higher education without financial constraints. Eligibility Nigerian citizenship Enrollment in a public tertiary…
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To promote financial inclusion among rural women in the Federal Capital Territory, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and ActionAid have launched a training initiative on the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) model. The training aims to empower 40 rural women with financial literacy skills, focusing on effective savings strategies to enhance…
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The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has warned its stakeholders in the oil industry to disregard any new group that has emerged within the oil industry outside the established unions. The caution comes in response to a reportedly scheduled meeting by the Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP)…